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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.65, 6,361.77 and 2,490.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.65, 6,361.77 and 2,490.52 is: 3,732.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.65 : 6,361.77 = 2,490.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.65/6,361.77 = 2,490.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.65x = 6,361.77 × 2,490.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.65x = 15,844,115.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,844,115.42/4,244.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.73

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